Trevor Ives 2025/10/22 Trevor Ives 2025/10/22

Your Inner Compass: Understanding What Truly Matters to You

Picture yourself standing over a map spread across a table. Dozens of destinations dot the landscape, each one representing something different: honesty, wealth, peace, adventure, security, creativity. Your current location is marked with a pin. Now here's the question: where do you actually want to go?

Most of us navigate life without really looking at this map. We drift toward whatever seems appealing in the moment, changing direction based on what others expect or what feels easy. But the people who feel most fulfilled? They've identified their handful of true destinations—usually four to seven—and they navigate toward those consistently, year after year.

A value isn't just something you like or something that makes you happy in the moment. It runs deeper. It's something you believe in so strongly that you'll struggle for it, fight for it, and refuse to compromise on it—not because of what others think, but because betraying it would mean betraying yourself.

Trevor Ives 2025/10/02 Trevor Ives 2025/10/02

Your Boundaries - Fences or Walls?

Trevor Ives 2025/09/25 Trevor Ives 2025/09/25

Take a Breath

Why is it so hard to stop and think before we act? My latest blog post dives deep into the power of the pause—that single moment between a trigger and your reaction. I'll share why this simple habit is the key to better health, clearer communication, and building real inner strength. Read more on the blog!

Trevor Ives 2025/09/18 Trevor Ives 2025/09/18

Finding Your Pause - Responding vs Reacting

The real key to making this shift is learning to create space. In the time between a trigger and your action, there is a tiny, powerful moment of choice. It might be just a few seconds, but it's enough to change everything. My go-to strategy is simple: I take a deep breath. Counting to ten in my head also works. It sounds small, but that tiny pause breaks the automatic chain of emotion leading directly to action. It gives the logical brain a chance to catch up with the emotional one.

Trevor Ives 2025/09/08 Trevor Ives 2025/09/08

Eclipse of the Soul: Finding Your Strength in Life's Darkest Moments

Trevor Ives 2025/09/04 Trevor Ives 2025/09/04

The burden of Perfect – Letting Go to Get Going

Are you constantly chasing perfection, only to feel drained and defeated? The truth is, true personal growth and a lasting legacy aren't built on flawless outcomes. Discover why embracing the "messy" journey of persistence is the key to building real resilience and a fulfilling life.

Trevor Ives 2025/08/28 Trevor Ives 2025/08/28

Your North Star - Your Purpose and Driving Force

Finding your "why" isn't about uncovering a single, grand mission statement. It’s about understanding your deepest motivations, the values you hold most dear, and the impact you want to have on the world around you. Your "why" is your North Star, providing direction and clarity when the path gets cloudy. It’s the reason you get out of bed in the morning, the fuel that keeps you going when faced with challenges. When you’re truly connected to your purpose, you build a powerful source of resilience.

Trevor Ives 2025/08/21 Trevor Ives 2025/08/21

Why Boundaries Are a Journey to a Better You

Discover why setting personal boundaries is a powerful act of self-care and a key to building resilience and leaving a lasting legacy.

Trevor Ives 2025/08/14 Trevor Ives 2025/08/14

Breaking the Chains of Limiting Beliefs

Cultivating a positive mindset and mental toughness is not about being perpetually happy or ignoring difficulties. It is about building a powerful internal compass that keeps you pointed in the direction of growth, even when the winds are strong. It’s about leaving a legacy of resilience and self-belief. Remember, you have the power to write your own story.